The Ultimate Super Bowl Party

Everyone tries to do something special for the Super Bowl, but the folks at the Spotted Pig really do take things to the next level. Being that Super Bowl Sunday is one of the slowest days of the year, owners Ken Friedman and April Bloomfield use it as a chance to throw their hard working staff a little party. Last year, they rocked Del Posto. This year, we hear that they took over La Esquina for the whole night. The menu is above, and it looks pretty darn tasty. Music was supplied by a couple of local DJ's, Mark Ronson and Moby. You may have heard of them. Apparently Jay-Z and Mike D. had to cancel at the last minute and they called them out of the bullpen. And for those staffers who wanted to watch the game, there was a big screen set up in their after-party suite at the Bowery Hotel, the big ass one with the balcony. That's what we call a Super Sunday. Please add us to next year's guest list.

We Weren't Aware

Fergus Henderson is cooking on Wednesday at the Spotted Pig. We were't aware of that. Oh wait, we were.

Fergus Henderson Crosses the Pond

Fergus Henderson, the chef that taught us about eating The Whole Beast, is back at it. The head chef of St. John in London has written a new book, Beyond Nose to Tail . . . , and to celebrate its release, Henderson is having himself a little book party at The Spotted Pig. If you're expecting passed hors d'oeuvres and frilly drinks, think again. A Little Birdy tells us, "Fergus is having his book party at the Spotted Pig on October 10. The night will have him as the head chef of the Spotted Pig, cooking up whatever types of animals he can find at the butcher that day. Not only that, April B will be his line cook for the night." Hmmm. "Whatever kind of meat" is a dangerous thing with this guy Fergus. Ox heart? Pig tails? Most def. The man has and will cook almost anything. We suggest making your reservations now if you want to enjoy this once in a blue moon event. If they took reservations.

UPDATE: Like some other people we know, our Monday morning reading comprehension is a bit off. Fortunately, ours was a simple mistake and not a sign of plain stupidity. Fergus's book party is 10/8 at the Spotted Pig. He will be cooking at the Pig on 10/8. DBTH apologizes for the mistake.

Quick Hits: La Esquina Booked Up, Boulud Doing it Doggy Style, The Iron Pig

Time for a very special restaurant edition of everyone's favorite, Quick Hits. If you have ever wanted to hit something quickly, please do let us know.

1. La Esquina may be open once again, but that doesn't mean you can get in. A Little Birdy writes, "What's the deal with La Esquina? I called at 10:00 AM the day you announced they reopened, and I can only get tables at 6 or 11:30. It doesn't matter what size my party is, or the day of the week. They only have 6 or 11:30. Ridiculous." That is ridiculous Birdy. Stop saving tables for your VIP list and let anyone book a table.

2. As our friends at Eater point out, Daniel Boulud is planning on bringing his oh so famous uptown hamburger to his new downtown spot, DBowery. When it opens of course. But friends, countryment, Birdies, please do not overlook the hot dog. You know why? A Little Birdy tells us, "Boulud is planning on reinventing the hot dog in the same way he reinvented the hamburger at DB Bistro. It's going to be over the top luxurious." Luxurious hot dog, that's crazy.

3. Finally, a quick word of good luck to one of our favorite chefs, April Bloomfield of the Spotted Pig, who is stepping into the battle zone known as Kitchen Stadium this morning to battle the Iron Chefs. We would think she would be a natural against Batali, but he is gone so who knows? A burger and those pasta things that are made out of 100% cheese should do the trick, no matter what the secret ingredient is.

Blogging for a Flogging: The Spotted Pig

Thought you could pull a fast one on us, Little Birdy? Thought we wouldn't find out? Guess what? We know. We know everything. Here's how. After reading last week's post on the new restaurant by the folks from the Spotted Pig, a Big Birdy clarified a few things, saying "The seafood version of the Spotted Pig is not going to be ready until Spring of 2008. It's name is also the John Dory, not the 10 Spot." Well, that takes care of that. But waiting for Spring 2008? We want it to open now! And for you LB, if we ever see your beak around here, we'll make sure you never sing again.

Spotted Pig Goes 10x10x10

The owners of everyone's favorite gastropub The Spotted Pig are currently hard at work on opening their second location in the West Village. Well sourced rumors have it as seafood focused. Who are we to argue? Obviously no one. Heh. But when oh when will the Spotted Fish be ready to open? A little birdy sings, "Was at the Pig over the weekend and heard some of the staff gossiping over some recent turnover there and if anyone could pick up shifts when the new 'Ten Spot' opens. Another person in their group asked what was the date, and bartender said October 1st. I guess they are calling it the Ten Spot." Hmmm, the 10 Spot on 10th Avenue opening on the first day of the 10th month. It's got a nice ring to it, no? Let's just hope they don't charge 10 bucks for a pint of beer. They are dangerously close already.